Upcoming $967 SSI Payments Scheduled For Friday, February 28

In February 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments of up to $967 on Friday, February 28.

This adjustment ensures beneficiaries receive their funds promptly, as March 1 falls on a Saturday.

Understanding the February 28 SSI Payment

SSI benefits are typically disbursed on the first of each month. However, when this date coincides with a weekend or federal holiday, the SSA advances the payment to the last business day of the preceding month. Consequently, since March 1, 2025, is a Saturday, SSI payments will be issued on Friday, February 28.

SSI Payment Schedule For Early 2025

The table below outlines the SSI payment dates for the initial months of 2025:

Month	Payment Date
January 2025	December 31, 2024 (Wednesday)
February 2025	January 31, 2025 (Friday)
March 2025	February 28, 2025 (Friday)

Eligibility Criteria for SSI Benefits

SSI is a needs-based program designed to assist individuals with limited income and resources. Eligibility requirements include:

• Age and Disability Status: Applicants must be aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
• Income Limits: Countable income must be below the federal benefit rate, which is $967 per month for individuals in 2025.
• Resource Limits: Total countable resources should not exceed $2,000 for individuals or $3,000 for couples.
• Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or certain qualified non-citizens.

As of January 2025, approximately 7.4 million Americans receive SSI benefits.

Regular Social Security Benefit Payments

In addition to SSI, the SSA distributes regular Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, and survivors’ benefits, following a staggered schedule based on beneficiaries’ birth dates:

• Birth Dates 1st–10th: Payments on the second Wednesday of each month.
• Birth Dates 11th–20th: Payments on the third Wednesday of each month.
• Birth Dates 21st–31st: Payments on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

For February 2025, the payment dates are as follows:

• February 12, 2025 (Wednesday): Beneficiaries born on the 1st–10th.
• February 19, 2025 (Wednesday): Beneficiaries born on the 11th–20th.
• February 26, 2025 (Wednesday): Beneficiaries born on the 21st–31st.

Exceptions to the Standard Payment Schedule

Certain beneficiaries receive payments on different schedules:

• Pre-May 1997 Beneficiaries: Individuals who began receiving benefits before May 1997 are paid on the third day of each month. If the third falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are made on the preceding business day.
• Concurrent Beneficiaries: Those receiving both SSI and regular Social Security benefits typically receive SSI payments on the first of the month and Social Security benefits on the third.

Key Takeaways

• Early SSI Payment: Due to March 1, 2025, falling on a Saturday, SSI payments will be issued on Friday, February 28, 2025.
• Regular Social Security Payments: These are distributed based on birth dates, with February 2025 payments scheduled for the 12th, 19th, and 26th.
• Eligibility: SSI benefits are intended for individuals aged 65 or older, or those who are blind or disabled, with limited income and resources.

Beneficiaries are encouraged to verify their eligibility and payment dates to ensure timely access to their funds.

FAQs

Why is the SSI payment for March 2025 being issued on February 28?

Since March 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the SSA advances the payment to the last business day of the previous month, which is Friday, February 28, 2025.

What is the maximum SSI benefit amount for individuals in 2025?

The maximum monthly SSI benefit for individuals in 2025 is $967, reflecting a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment.

How are regular Social Security payment dates determined?

Payment dates are based on beneficiaries’ birth dates: 1st–10th receive payments on the second Wednesday, 11th–20th on the third Wednesday, and 21st–31st on the fourth Wednesday of each month.